Don’t miss music sensation Ben Chapman, live at the Sunrise Theater – July 26, 2025! - General Admission: $25 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $40 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance.

Please join us for our annual live theatre fundraiser: Broadway Baby! Contestants will perform Broadway hits vying for the title “Broadway Baby.” Instead of having judges, the Sunrise invites YOU to choose the winner. With your $15 admission, you will receive five tickets to vote for your favorite performer. Additional voting tickets are available for purchase at the event. At the end of the night, the performer with the most tickets will be crowned the winner!

Come experience the delight of Concerts by Candlelight at the Sunrise Theater with Love’s Embrace: An Evening of Broadway Hits and Hymns. Invited into a warmly-lit space surrounded by the soft flicker of hundreds of candles, you’ll recollect nostalgic Broadway melodies woven with timeless sacred hymns in a memorable story of God's love for us. Featuring soaring soprano soloists Beth Allen-Gardner and Liliana Whitaker, and expressive classical pianist David Masterson, this intimate experience offers a night of warmth, love, and inspiration in the heart of downtown. Let the glow of candlelight and the power of music embrace your soul.

Get ready to groove with Corey Comer, The Soulful Showman! Corey brings an electrifying blend of country, funk, rock, jazz, and soul that will have you up on your feet and dancing all night long. Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance that promises to be a high-energy musical experience. Opening for Corey is Moore County's own Julia Golden

FLOWLAND COUNTERCULTURE OUTLET presents a night of hysterical comedy with Drew Harrison and Mark Brady! Drew Harrison is one of us…born and raised in Southern Pines! Drew found his passion here… performing his first stand up act at Railhouse Brewing back in 2011. He has since shared the stage with the likes of Dusty Slay, Derrick Stroupe, Janelle James, Rory Scovel and more! He resides in Nashville, TN while touring the country telling jokes to anybody that will listen. Come join Drew and his friend Mark Brady for a fun and funny night of comedy you won’t be ashamed you took part in. PG-13

Southern Pines Nissan & Kia Proudly Sponsors Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel! With special guest Jaime Wyatt Duane ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition with a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers. This second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss. Palmetto Motel is… Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals) Pedro Arevalo (bass, vocals) Vincent Fossett Jr. (drums) Max Butler (B-3 organ) $39 General Admission $89 Betts Party Package includes access to VIP loft, BBQ dinner and unlimited beer & wine

Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs was hailed the most successful exhibition in Tate Modern’s history. See this show again at your local cinema, featuring exclusive footage from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes documentary about this acclaimed exhibition with contributions from people who knew Matisse and experts such as curators, historians and Tate director Nicholas Serota and MoMA director Glenn D. Lowry. Plus there are breathtaking, specially commissioned performances by Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Yanowsky and jazz musician Courtney Pine. Acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale brings insight and emotion to the words of Henri Matisse himself, while actor Rupert Young (Merlin) narrates.

The Foundation of First Health is generously sponsoring a series of free "Dementia-Friendly Cinema" screenings at the Sunrise Theater. Dementia-friendly cinema will include complimentary valet parking, complimentary popcorn and water/soda, increased ambient lighting & reduced volume, and attendants on call to assist. The event is free and open particularly to those experiencing memory care issues and their care partners. Advance registration is recommended. In Oklahoma, several farmers, cowboys and a traveling salesman compete for the romantic favors of various local ladies.

The Foundation of First Health is generously sponsoring a series of free "Dementia-Friendly Cinema" screenings at the Sunrise Theater. Dementia-friendly cinema will include complimentary valet parking, complimentary popcorn and water/soda, increased ambient lighting & reduced volume, and attendants on call to assist. The event is free and open particularly to those experiencing memory care issues and their care partners. Advance registration is recommended. A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.

The Foundation of First Health is generously sponsoring a series of free "Dementia-Friendly Cinema" screenings at the Sunrise Theater. Dementia-friendly cinema will include complimentary valet parking, complimentary popcorn and water/soda, increased ambient lighting & reduced volume, and attendants on call to assist. The event is free and open particularly to those experiencing memory care issues and their care partners. Advance registration is recommended. Working his way up from being a song and dance man to one of the top movie stars of the silent era, Don Lockwood finds his career in jeopardy with the advent of talkies. Studio bosses insist that his next production features synchronised sound, but it becomes abundantly clear that his egocentric co-star does not have a voice suited for the new medium. Don recruits an aspiring “serious” actress to dub the parts and raises his co-star’s anger even further when he starts to fall for her.

The Met: Live in HD. Summer Encore.

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wonderous forest spirits who live nearby.

P.U.S.H (The Poetical) is a story of forgiveness of others, and of self, as well as the power of a praying family. Pastor Luther and Lula-Mae Fields pray continually for all of their children, but their first born, Gabriel, has had them calling Jesus on the main line for over 30 years. As the family prepares for Gabriel’s return home from a 10 year prison sentence, not everyone is waiting with open arms.

A fairytale ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s scintillating score, Swan Lake was created in 1877 for the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and later restaged by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Almost a hundred years later, Rudolf Nureyev brought his own interpretation of the ballet to the Paris Opera in 1984. The encounter between a dreamy prince and a bird-woman continues to fascinate with its elegant choreography and poetic story. Rudolf Nureyev’s striking psychological insight magnifies the love story between Siegfried and Odette, the white swan bullied by the sorcerer Rothbart and Odile, the black swan. Ezio Frigerio designed the set as an enclosed space, a mental space in which the prince gives free rein to his fantasies.

Don’t miss Runaway Gin, the country's best Phish tribute band, live in Southern Pines for one night only! - General Admission: $25 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $40 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance.

Don’t miss music sensation Sam Lewis, live at the Sunrise Theater!

The ultimate Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute is coming to the Sunrise! - General Admission: $25 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $39 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance. Somewhat Petty is a touring tribute band playing the best of rock icon, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Formed seven years ago, they have performed many venues across the Carolinas including the Orange Peel, the Diana Wortham Theatre, the Grey Eagle, the Ramkat, the Radio Room, and the LEAF Festivals. Somewhat Petty is comprised of 6 local musicians, all with one common goal: playing great rock music everyone loves - 40 years of Tom Petty & company!

The ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute is coming to the Sunrise! - General Admission: $29 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $49 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance.

Chi-Town Transit Authority: Saturday in the Park The Sunrise Theater will be hosting Chicago tribute band, Chi-Town Transit Authority, Fri. Sep. 19 at 7pm. The Atlanta-based Chi-Town Transit Authority was created in the image of the legendary rock group Chicago. Each band member authentically recreates the sound of the original members without trying to look or act like them. The band plays a wide variety of Chicago’s catalog, including Saturday in the Park, Color My World, You’re the Inspiration, If You Leave Me Now, and 25 or 6 to 4. Tickets: $35 - General Admission $49 - VIP Experience: includes artist meet & greet, early access to sound check and autographed poster Doors Open: 5:30 VIP Experience 6:00pm General Admission

Sponsored by the Murphy Insurance Agency! The Grateful Dead celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event “Meet-Up At The Movies” in select territories worldwide on August 14. For a limited time only, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This year, Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing present the Dead’s eponymous film THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. This fan-favorite cult classic follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances, a five-night run at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974, the final night billed as “The Last One.” Featuring stellar live performances, mind-bending animation, interviews with band members and crew, the film has a rare focus on the band’s fans and their deep commitment to the Dead Head lifestyle. Be sure to stay till the end for the exclusive theatrical premier of “China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider”, a bonus live performance from the October ‘74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release. New this year, in addition to traditional cinema, THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE has been remastered for sound and picture for an immersive and powerful experience, making this a must-see event. David Lemieux, Grateful Dead archivist and legacy manager, said after experiencing the film “it was the greatest screening I’ve ever experienced of a film I’ve seen hundreds of times”.

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Tony Award¬–winning director Bartlett Sher offers a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy, re-setting the opera’s action to 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal of the title role to the Met for the first time, starring alongside soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua, with leading maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium.

Soprano Nadine Sierra takes on one of the repertory’s most formidable and storied roles, the haunted heroine of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, in an electrifying new staging by Australian theater and film director Simon Stone, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. Tenor Javier Camarena adds to the bel canto fireworks as Lucia’s beloved, Edgardo, with baritone Artur Ruciński as her overbearing brother, Enrico, and bass Matthew Rose as her tutor, Raimondo.

On March 23, two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s towering staging also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as the archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the mischievous pageboy Stéphano, and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Frère Laurent. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Sister Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn Lund, their tutor. With: Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Created by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, This Is Spinal Tap chronicles England’s loudest and most punctual band on their disaster-filled U.S. tour. Experience the remastered, remixed, and definitive version of what can only be described as a mockumentary masterpiece. Only in theatres this summer.

Son of legendary musician and songwriter John Prine, Tommy Prine is carrying on his father's legacy by sharing his own sonically colorful patchwork of musical influences spanning Gillian Welch, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more. Lyrically, Tommy explores existential questions and emotional experiences in his music that are evocative of his fathers' social commentary, satire and sweet songs. Tommy Prine is currently touring in support of his long-awaited album This Far South. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling. Moore County is fortunate to have him visit the Sunrise Theater on his national tour. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $79 for a VIP package that includes access to the VIP loft lounge area, catered dinner and drinks prior to the show.

Watch as SunLive's community group brings Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock to Life. Watch along as Dewey Flinn teaches an uptight private school class how to rock out!